Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup golden raisins
  • 2 large beets, peeled and finely diced (3 cups)
  • 2 Tbs. olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp. garam masala or curry powder
  • 2 shallots, halved and thinly sliced ( 1/2 cup)
  • 2 Tbs. balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tsp. sugar
  • 1 tsp. salt

Method

  • Cover raisins with boiling water, and let stand 30 minutes.
  • Drain.
  • Meanwhile, cook beets in large pot of boiling water 10 minutes, or until just tender.
  • Drain, and set aside.
  • Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat.
  • Add garam masala, and cook 20 seconds, or until fragrant.
  • Add shallots, and saute 2 minutes.
  • Stir in beets, raisins, vinegar, sugar, salt, and 1/2 cup water.
  • Cover, and simmer 20 minutes, or until compote is thickened.
  • Cool.